Exhale
Carly Paige Lyrics
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I’ll be yours one more night
Set the “can we talk?” to the side
Lay next to you, your limbs wrapped up with mine
We’ll just stay there frozen in time
I’ve been holding my breath
Feeling the oxygen weigh me down
But the tension’s too much
And the sun’s coming up
Thinking it’s time that I exhale now
Time that I exhale now
I was so sure I’d fall back in place
That I’d look in your eyes and my mind would change
But here in your room, things just don’t feel the same
Still I hold tight, lips hesitate
Oh I’ve been holding my breath
Pain in my chest
Feeling the oxygen weigh me down
But the tension’s too much
And the sun’s coming up
Thinking it’s time that I exhale now
Time that I exhale now
Can I exhale now, exhale now?
Can I exhale now, now, oh
Time that I exhale now
In Carly Paige's song "exhale," the lyrics depict a moment of emotional struggle and uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer describes a situation where they have decided to be with their partner for one more night, putting aside any difficult conversations they may need to have. As they lay together, entwined in each other's limbs, they feel a sense of being frozen in time.
However, the singer reveals that they have been holding their breath metaphorically, representing the emotional strain and tension they have been experiencing. They feel the weight of this burden, as if the lack of oxygen is pressing down on their chest. The sunrise and the realization that it's time to let go and "exhale" become apparent.
The second verse continues the emotional turmoil, as the singer had hoped things would fall back into place and their feelings would change when they looked into their partner's eyes. However, being in the room together, things don't feel the same anymore. Despite this, the singer still clings to their partner, their lips hesitating to let go.
The overall theme of the song seems to be about the struggle of letting go of a relationship that no longer feels right. The singer expresses their inner conflict, the pain in their chest, and the need to release the tension and finally exhale. The repetition of the phrase "time that I exhale now" emphasizes the urgency and emotional weight behind the decision to let go and find emotional release.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ll be yours one more night
I am willing to spend another night with you
Set the “can we talk?” to the side
Let's put aside the need for a serious conversation for now
Lay next to you, your limbs wrapped up with mine
I want to be physically close to you, with our bodies entwined
We’ll just stay there frozen in time
Let's stay in this moment and not think about the past or the future
I’ve been holding my breath
I have been suppressing my emotions
Straining my chest
Feeling a heaviness in my heart
Feeling the oxygen weigh me down
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by my emotions
But the tension’s too much
The pressure and stress have become unbearable
And the sun’s coming up
The new day is dawning
Thinking it’s time that I exhale now
Realizing that it's time for me to release my emotions and let go
I was so sure I’d fall back in place
I believed everything would return to how it used to be
That I’d look in your eyes and my mind would change
I thought seeing your eyes would make me reconsider my thoughts
But here in your room, things just don’t feel the same
Being in your room, the familiar environment, doesn't evoke the same feelings
Still I hold tight, lips hesitate
Despite the doubts, I am still holding on, unsure of what to say
Can I exhale now, exhale now?
Am I allowed to let go and release my emotions now?
Can I exhale now, now, oh
Is it finally time for me to exhale and find relief?
Time that I exhale now
It is time for me to let go and breathe out
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carly Paige, Casey Chen, Fadil El Ghoul, Lauren Salamone, Lewis Hughes, Nick Audino
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